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Operating and
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FL8200/FL8009/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060 Kit
(FL8200 and FL8009 and FL8018 and FL8040 and FL8060 Probe & FI8000
Interface)
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160 Schoolhouse Road, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • Fax 866-859-0582 • www.arworld.us

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  • Page 1 Operating and Service Manual FL8200/FL8009/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060 Kit (FL8200 and FL8009 and FL8018 and FL8040 and FL8060 Probe & FI8000 Interface) Model Part Number Serial Number 160 Schoolhouse Road, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • Fax 866-859-0582 • www.arworld.us...
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Issue Date: October 2020 Model #/s: FL8200/Kit, FL8009/Kit, FL8018/Kit, FL8040/Kit, FL8060/Kit, FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060, & FI8000 Interface Type of Equipment: RF/Microwave Electric Field Probe Function: Designed to be used in a RF immunity test system or for research. These devices are intended to measure RF electric fields.
  • Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Observe the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own any vents or air intakes. Restricting airflow can result in damage personal safety and to help protect your equipment and working to the equipment, intermittent shut-downs or safety hazards. environment from potential damage.
  • Page 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION HAZARDOUS RF VOLTAGES RF ANTENNAS The RF voltages on the center pin of an RF output connector can be This equipment (antenna or antenna assembly) may be heavy, • hazardous. The RF output connector should be connected requiring two persons to lift.
  • Page 9 HINWEISE FÜR DEN SICHEREN GEBRAUCH Halten Sie einen Mindestabstand von 10,2 cm (4 in) auf allen belüfteten • Seiten des Geräts ein, um eine ausreichende Luftzirkulation zu Bitte beachten Sie die folgenden Hinweise zum Schutz Ihrer persönlichen gewährleisten. Beinträchtigen Sie den Luftstrom des Geräts nicht, indem Sicherheit und um Ihre Ausrüstung und Ihren Arbeitsplatz vor möglichen Sie Lüftungsöffnungen oder den Lufteinlass blockieren.
  • Page 10 HINWEISE FÜR DEN SICHEREN GEBRAUCH GEFÄHRLICHE HF-SPANNUNGEN HF-ANTENNEN Die HF-Spannungen am mittleren Pin eines HF-Ausgangsanschlusses können Die Ausrüstung (Antenne oder Antennenmontage) ist mitunter schwer. • gefährlich sein. Der HF-Ausgangsanschluss sollte an eine Last Die Montage erfordert daher oft zwei Personen. Folgen Sie allen in angeschlossen werden, bevor das Gerät ans Stromnetz diesem Dokument angegebenen Anweisungen zur Anbringung.
  • Page 11 INSTRUCTIONS POUR UN FONCTIONNEMENT EN TOUTE SÉCURITÉ Respectez les consignes de sécurité suivantes pour veiller à votre N’utilisez pas l’équipement dans un environnement humide, par • propre sécurité et vous aider à protéger votre équipement et votre exemple près d’un lavabo, ou dans un sous-sol humide. milieu de travail de dommages potentiels.
  • Page 12 INSTRUCTIONS POUR UN FONCTIONNEMENT EN TOUTE SÉCURITÉ TENSIONS RF DANGEREUSES • Assurez-vous que les connecteurs sont appropriés pour l’utilisation prévue. Les connecteurs sont indiqués dans le manuel Les tensions RF sur la broche centrale d’un connecteur de sortie RF d’utilisation et la fiche signalétique du produit. peuvent être dangereuses.
  • Page 13 INSTRUCTIES VOOR VEILIG GEBRUIK Neem de volgende veiligheidsrichtlijnen in acht om uw persoonlijke Laat een vrije ruimte van 10,2 cm (4 inch) aan alle geventileerde • veiligheid te helpen waarborgen en uw apparaat en werkomgeving zijden van het apparaat om de luchtstroom die nodig is voor goede tegen mogelijke schade te beschermen.
  • Page 14 INSTRUCTIES VOOR VEILIG GEBRUIK GEVAARLIJKE RF-SPANNINGEN RF-ANTENNES De RF-spanning op de middelste pin van een RF-outputconnector kan Dit apparaat (antenne of antenne-set) kan zwaar zijn, waardoor er • gevaarlijk zijn. De RF-uitgangsconnector moet op een twee personen nodig zijn om het op te tillen. Wees voorzichtig bij massa worden aangesloten voordat er wisselstroom op het het installeren of verwijderen van het apparaat.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    3.2.1 Safe Operating Procedures and Precautions ............10 3.2.2 Laser Safety Interlocks ..................10 Probe Kit Appearance and Features ..............11 3.3.1 FL8200/FL8009 Probe ..................11 3.3.2 FL8018/FL8040/FL8060 Probe ................12 3.3.3 Probe Interface ..................... 13 3.3.4 Probe Interface Label Details ................14 General Guidelines For Use of Field Probes ............
  • Page 16 FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit Remote Commands ....................23 4.6.1 Command Syntax ....................23 4.6.2 Read Probe Data ....................24 4.6.3 Read Probe Axis Data ..................24 4.6.4 Read Probe Identification ..................24 4.6.5 Read Probe Interface Identification ..............25 4.6.6...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    PROBE KIT DESCRIPTION The Laser Probe Kit includes a FL8200/FL8009 Probe (Figure 1-1) or FL8018/FL8040/FL8060 Probe (Figure 1-2) and an FI8000 Interface (Figure 1-3). The probe communicates to its dedicated interface via supplied fiber optic cables and bulkhead feed through adapters. The interface provides standard communication protocols (RS-232, GPIB, USB, Ethernet) to the user’s host computer to relay the measured field value.

  • Page 18: Accessories

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit ACCESSORIES AR offers a number of accessories for use with this probe kit: • PS2000B probe stand, non-conductive • FM7004A Field Monitor. FC7xxx Series Long fiber optic cables for single length up to 100 m •...
  • Page 19 EMC radiated immunity test applications. about its ortho-angle mount, the probes Each Field Probe is an electrically small, provide excellent isotropic response. • FL8200/kit separable axis sensor capable of Attention was given to the mounting • FL8009/kit measuring both continuous wave and geometry and remote command set for •...
  • Page 20 FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Specifications Probe Model Number FL8200 FL8009 FL8018 FL8040 FL8060 Frequency Range 5 kHz – 200 MHz 20 MHz – 9.3 GHz 20 MHz – 18 GHz 20 MHz –...
  • Page 21 1000 FREQUENCY (MHZ) FL8200 Typical Calibrated Frequency Response Typical Expanded Measurement Uncertainty 0.001 0.01 1000 FREQUENCY (MHZ) FL8200 Typical Isotropic Response at 10MHz (Rotated about the Ortho Angle) 350 355 10 15 X Axis Y Axis Z Axis Composite AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation •...
  • Page 22 FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Specifications FL8009 FL8009 Typical Uncalibrated Frequency Response 1000 10000 FREQUENCY (MHZ) FL8009 Typical Calibrated Frequency Response Typical Expanded Measurement Uncertainty 1000 10000 FREQUENCY (MHZ) FL8009 Typical Isotropic Response at 100MHz...
  • Page 23 FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Specifications FL8018 FL8018 Typical Uncalibrated Frequency Response 1000 10000 100000 FREQUENCY (MHZ) FL8018 Typical Calibrated Frequency Response Typical Expanded Measurement Uncertainty 1000 10000 100000 FREQUENCY (MHZ)
  • Page 24 FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Specifications FL8040 FL8040 Typical Uncalibrated Frequency Response 1000 10000 100000 FREQUENCY (MHZ) FL8040 Typical Calibrated Frequency Response Typical Expanded Measurement Uncertainty 1000 10000 100000 FREQUENCY (MHZ)

  • Page 25: Probe Kit Description

    FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Specifications FL8060 FL8060 Typical Uncalibrated Frequency Response 1000 10000 100000 FREQUENCY (MHZ) FL8060 Typical Calibrated Frequency Response Typical Expanded Measurement Uncertainty 1000 10000 100000 FREQUENCY (MHZ)

  • Page 26: Specifications

    FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Envelope Drawing FL8200/FL8009 Envelope Drawing FL8018/ FL8040/ FL8060 AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation • 160 Schoolhouse Rd, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • info@arworld.us • www.arworld.us •...
  • Page 27 FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Specifications FI8000 The FI8000 interface provides both power to and communication with the FL8000 series probes. A low-level loop back fiber optic connection is used to sense unexpected disconnect of laser driven fibers to ensure user- safe operation.
  • Page 28 FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Envelope Drawing FI8000 Envelope Drawing FI8000M1 AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation • 160 Schoolhouse Rd, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • info@arworld.us • www.arworld.us • ISO 9001:2015 Certified •...
  • Page 29 FL8000 Series Field Probe Kits: • FL8200/Kit • FL8009/Kit • FL8018/Kit • FL8040/Kit • FL8060/Kit Regulatory Compliance Type Standard EN 61326-1 EN 61010-1 Directive 2011/65/EU Directive (EU) 2015/863 Directive (EU) 2017/2102 Directive 2012/19/EU Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 Safety UL 61010-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 #61010-1...

  • Page 31: Theory Of Operation

    2. THEORY OF OPERATION DESIGN OF THE PROBE KIT The Model FL8200/FL8009/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060 Probe Kit consists of two principal functional units: the field probe and the probe interface (FI8000). The two units are connected by two pairs of fiber optic (F/O) cables.
  • Page 32 FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit Rev A...

  • Page 33: Local Operation

    3. LOCAL OPERATION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Throughout this manual, the symbol: WARNING: indicates that a hazard exists that may result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION: indicates that failure to follow procedures may result in damage to the equipment.

  • Page 34: Laser Safety

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit LASER SAFETY This Class 1 laser product contains an embedded Class 4 laser with a peak output of 2W and a wavelength of 808mm. Under normal use, the laser radiation is completely contained within the fiber optic cables and poses no threat of exposure.

  • Page 35: Probe Kit Appearance And Features

    FL8200/FL8006/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060Kit PROBE KIT APPEARANCE AND FEATURES 3.3.1 FL8200/FL8009 Probe Figure 3-1. FL8200/FL8009 Probe Features Table 3-1. FL8200/FL8009 Probe Features Label Title Function Sensor elements Three antenna sensor elements to sense electric field. Radomes Protects and supports the sensors Housing Protects and shields the probe electronic components...

  • Page 36: Fl8018/Fl8040/Fl8060 Probe

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit 3.3.2 FL8018/FL8040/FL8060 Probe Figure 3-2. FL8018/FL8040/FL8060 Probe Features Table 3-2. FL8018/FL8040/FL8060 Probe Features Label Title Function Sensor elements Three antenna sensor elements to sense electric field. Radome Protects and supports the sensors Housing & Protective Cover...

  • Page 37: Probe Interface

    FL8200/FL8006/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060Kit 3.3.3 Probe Interface The power switch activates the interface (ON) and deactivates the interface and probe (OFF). A separate key on the interface enables the laser. A momentary switch initiates the laser on sequence. If the fiber optic cables are not sensed or the probe does not respond within a preset time – as would be the case if the interconnecting fiber optic cables are not fully installed or damaged - the laser is turned off as a safety precaution.

  • Page 38: Probe Interface Label Details

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit 3.3.4 Probe Interface Label Details The probe interface contains three labels on the rear of the top cover; two showing the laser safety information, and another showing the date of manufacture. Figure 3-5. Probe Interface Assembly Label Details GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR USE OF FIELD PROBES This section relates to electric field probes in general.

  • Page 39: Probe Mounting

    FL8200/FL8006/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060Kit The above definitions are useful for estimating the time after start at which to expect good data. However, a moderately sophisticated application program could just read the values continuously until receiving five or more reading which fall within a predefined (statistical) amplitude range, indicating that all processes have stabilized, before reporting the readings.

  • Page 40: Multiple Probes

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit 3.4.5 Multiple Probes In a test environment in which the field around a unit under test (UUT) is to be monitored in an environment where large field gradients exist, the use of multiple probes can enhance the measurements. For example, two probes (one on either side of the UUT) or four probes (surrounding the UUT) may be used to increase the usefulness of the data.

  • Page 41: Harmonics

    FL8200/FL8006/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060Kit 3.4.8 Harmonics Attention should be paid that the error introduced by the level of harmonics, and any other carriers present in the field when a measurement is made, are consistent with the accuracy requirements. Probes using diode detectors have a varying sensitivity to harmonics and other carriers. At low field levels the detector typically operates in a square law range and the nominal effect of a harmonic is to add its power to the power in the fundamental to produce a reading.

  • Page 42: Calibration Reports

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit 3.4.12 Calibration Reports Each Field Probe is supplied with an initial calibration report and data. Within this data is a set of Correction Factors that should always be used when making field measurements. Correction Factors are typically supplied as multipliers as well as a dB value.

  • Page 43: Installation

    FL8200/FL8006/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060Kit 3.4.12.3 Standard Calibration Frequencies The standard calibration frequencies for the model FL8200 are 0.005, 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 80, 100, 200 MHz. The standard calibration frequencies for the model FL8009 are 20, 27.12, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2450, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4200, 5000, 5500, 6000, 7000, 8200, 9300 MHz.

  • Page 44: Cooling Requirements

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit The probe has two permanently attached short fiber optic cables. Do not attempt to pull on these cables. Separately support these cables or attach them to the probe stand on which the probe is mounted, to prevent accidental pulling of these fiber optic cables.

  • Page 45: Remote Operation

    4. REMOTE OPERATION This section describes remote operation of this product using the installed communications ports connected to a remote device such as a personal computer. All ports are always active, however only one port may be used at a time. NOTE: Communicating through two or more ports at one time will cause data collisions and lost commands or queries! There are five remote communications ports on the probe interface’s rear panel: F/O Serial (see note below),...

  • Page 46: Setting The Gpib (Ieee-488) Address

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit 4.2.1 Setting the GPIB (IEEE-488) Address The GPIB address can be set to any number between 1 and 30. This selection is made by setting switch position 1 thru 5 of the rear panel DIP switches to the binary equivalent of the number. Table 3-6 illustrates this switch selection.

  • Page 47: F/O Serial

    FL8200/FL8006/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060Kit NOTE: If connected to a DHCP network, the assigned IP address may be subject to change depending on the network policy. Please contact your network administrator for more information about how IP addresses are assigned and maintained. If the connected network does not have DHCP enabled, then the device can be assigned an IP address using a utility called DeviceInstaller™, downloaded from www.Lantronix.com.

  • Page 48: Read Probe Data

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit 4.6.2 Read Probe Data This command is used to read the X, Y, and Z axis measurement, the calculated composite value, and the probe status. All field data is in implied units of Volts/meter. D<CR>...

  • Page 49: Read Probe Interface Identification

    FL8200/FL8006/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060Kit 4.6.5 Read Probe Interface Identification This command is used to read identifying information about the field probe interface. Query: *IDN?<CR> AR-RF/MICROWAVE-INST,FI8000,<firmware><term> Response Format: <firmware>: firmware version (0-10 characters) <term>: Termination character (see Response Termination Character command, default is <LF><CR>)

  • Page 50: Error Codes

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit ERROR CODES Error code responses are transmitted from the probe kit due to errors detected during operation upon receipt of a serial input. When an error has been recognized and an error code has been generated, the probe kit will generally check and then clear its input buffer until a new start character is received.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    5. MAINTENANCE GENERAL The probe kit does not require routine scheduled maintenance. The only moving parts are the elements of switches. Preventive maintenance is recommended in Section 5.4. The probe kit is a factory-repairable item with the exception of items specifically listed in the section. No logic diagram or schematics or detailed parts information is supplied in this manual.

  • Page 52: Cables

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit 5.4.2 Cables Periodically inspect fiber optic cables for physical damage. Replace damaged cables. Do not manually force connector shutters open. Damage to the connectors will result and laser radiation may escape. 5.4.3 Probe Interface Periodically inspect the interface for physical damage. There are no user-repairable parts in the interface.

  • Page 53: Recommendations For Low-Level Data Collection

    FL8200/FL8006/FL8018/FL8040/FL8060Kit If not otherwise specified by the user in the calibration order, AR will verify that the probe kit is performing within specifications by performing a subset of testing equivalent to the test performed on this unit when shipped. This test subset may be changed by AR, depending upon the calibration performance history on this type of probe kit.

  • Page 54: Fl8200/Fl8009

    FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit Rev A...

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Guidance For Orienting Stalk Type Field Probes

    Appendix A: Guidance for Orienting Stalk Type Field Probes It is always best to maintain alignment of one axis of a Field Probe with the E-field being measured. For a stalk type Field Probe, this can be accomplished by using the axis labels on the orange ball of the sensor head. The tips of each of the three dipole antennas are indicated with an X, Y, or Z.
  • Page 56 FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit Rev A...

  • Page 57: Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings

    Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings Figure B-1. Models FL8200 & FL8009 Rev A...
  • Page 58 FL8200, FL8009, FL8018, FL8040, FL8060Kit Figure B-2. Models FL8018, FL8040 & FL8060 Rev A...
  • Page 59 WARRANTIES: LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Seller warrants (i) that seller has title to the goods sold and (ii) that Amplifiers (all parts excluding traveling wave and vacuum tubes), Antennas, field monitors, field probes, field analyzers, field analyzer processor units, system controllers, system interlock, power meters, leak detectors, RF conducted probes, RF conducted clamps, Multi-tone, EMI receiver systems, RF down converters, RF conducted immunity systems, conducted immunity accessories, radiated immunity test systems, safety meters, safety sensor heads, tripods, directional couplers, waveguide adapters, termination loads, load attenuators, impedance stabilization networks, and...

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